EC Removes 65 Lakh Voters: A Move Under Scrutiny
The Election Commission has removed 65 lakh names from the draft electoral rolls following a Supreme Court directive. The 'ASD' lists, which include Absentee, Shifted, and Dead voters, are being publicized at polling booths and online to ensure transparency and compliance with the court's order.
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In a significant electoral development, the Election Commission (EC) has announced the removal of 65 lakh voters from the draft electoral rolls. This action follows a directive from the Supreme Court, requiring these deletions to be made public by August 19, accompanied by a compliance report by August 22, according to officials.
The Supreme Court's mandate aims to bring transparency to the revision exercise, especially identifying those categorized under 'ASD'—Absentee, Shifted, and Dead voters. The EC is expected to publish these names online, in line with the apex court's instructions.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar confirmed that 'ASD' lists are now prominently displayed at various polling booths, including those in Rohtas and Begusarai. This move strives to enhance the credibility and accuracy of electoral rolls amidst judicial scrutiny.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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